Smith And The Pharaohs And Other Tales - Haggard, H. Rider
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Smith and the pharaohs and other tales is a collection of short stories that explores ancient obsessions, supernatural mysteries, and the fragile boundary between the modern and the eternal. The central story follows a reserved man whose fascination with an Egyptian artifact leads him from a quiet academic life into a strange journey of discovery and transformation. His curiosity, sparked by a sculpted face in the British Museum, drives him beyond scholarly interest and into the realm of ancient tombs and spectral presences. The initial chapter traces his rise from obscurity and his obsessive…mehr

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Smith and the pharaohs and other tales is a collection of short stories that explores ancient obsessions, supernatural mysteries, and the fragile boundary between the modern and the eternal. The central story follows a reserved man whose fascination with an Egyptian artifact leads him from a quiet academic life into a strange journey of discovery and transformation. His curiosity, sparked by a sculpted face in the British Museum, drives him beyond scholarly interest and into the realm of ancient tombs and spectral presences. The initial chapter traces his rise from obscurity and his obsessive attraction to the past, suggesting that his growing knowledge comes at a cost. He becomes consumed not only by relics but by the intangible weight of forgotten lives, revealing a connection between personal longing and the mystique of the ancient world. This haunting sense of continuity runs throughout the stories in the volume, binding together dreams of grandeur, the decay of empires, and the eerie persistence of memory. The collection hints at the way death, history, and desire merge in the human effort to recover lost meaning.
Autorenporträt
Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE was an English author best known for his adventure fiction and romantic novels, often set in exotic locations, particularly Africa. Born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, he became a pioneer of the lost world genre. His works, including the famous King Solomon's Mines explored themes of adventure, discovery, and the challenges of survival. In addition to his writing, Haggard was involved in land reform across the British Empire, advocating for the rights of indigenous people. He was the son of William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Haggard's literary contributions made a lasting impact on the adventure genre, with his works remaining popular even after his death on May 14, 1925, at the age of 68 in London. He had two daughters, Lilias and Dorothy Rider Haggard. His ability to blend historical adventure with fantasy allowed him to capture the imagination of readers worldwide, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential writers of his time.